Implementation of Citizenship Education Policies during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

This paper presents a preliminary study of civic education in national education policy during COVID-19. This pandemic has changed the entire order of national education policy. Citizenship education has entered a paradigm shift to build good citizens, primarily through this extraordinary disaster. The critical role of civic education for students during the pandemic is caused by the fact that students are more interested in a life that is far from the practice of civic values. Therefore, this research aims to find out the implementation of civic education policies in growing the character values of students who are strong and resilient in the face of this COVID-19 pandemic. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The results showed that the COVID-19 pandemic had caused students to become less friendly, aloof and individualistic. Therefore, citizenship education policies are fundamental in developing students' character during this pandemic. The research results at SMAN 2 Cimalaka, Sumedang Regency, found that the implementation of civics learning policies went well from the planning stage to e-learning and training for teachers. The obstacles faced are more to support facilities and infrastructure such as electricity networks and the internet and adequate devices for online learning.